Scouting budget approved by Southeast Alabama Council leaders
The Southeast Alabama Council Executive Board met in Dothan last night approving a 15,891 budget for next Scouting year and a plan to begin fundraising immediately. A special campsite committee led by Dr. G R Smith reported progress on sites near Ozark with intent to locate a central, long term camp for Boy Scouts and leaders across the council.
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Qeack
Southeast Alabama Council
Dothan
We Baker
G. R. Smith
Ozark
M. W. Expy
Intowa
Mecca
Tail
Charlie Akins
Memphis
Tenn
Region Five
Rov Crowe
Troy
J. H. Carroll
Clayton
Advancement Committee
Mark A. Lower
J. E. Saliba
Arthur Johnson
W. M. Blount
Dotnan
C. T. Hunter
Eufaula
Fred Reynolds
M. W. Espy
Headland
Hubert Wallace
Abbeville
Lane Enzor
J. W. Baker
Roy Crowe
G.R. Smith
Floyd Butner
Grady Proctor
Ed Shiring
Alex Huey
Enterprise
Scout
J. W. Cooke
Phenix City Returns Reese To Commission
Phenix City voters re elected incumbent City Commissioner Elmer E. Reese by a near two to one margin with 1924 votes to 1083 for Otis W. Taff, while Calvin E. Newsome earned 25 votes. Reform groups protested alleging vote buying and multiple voting as the count followed orderly proceedings.
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Phenix City
Ala
Elmer E. Reese
Reese
Otis W. Taff
Calvin E. Newsome
C. H. Gunter
The
Good Government League
Hugh Bentley
Christian Lawmen's Organization
Huntingdon Enrolls Over 300 Freshmen
MONTGOMERY AP Hunting ton College enrolled more than 300 freshmen for first year courses, a larger number than in recent years. President Hubert Searcy said students registered from nearly every state and more were expected.
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Montgomery
Huntington College
Hubert Searcy
State purchases rise to 20,024 orders worth 7.9 million
State Purchasing Department reports 20,024 orders totaling 7,897,983 this fiscal year. Howard Williams, purchasing agent, notes August purchases valued at 643,700.
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Montgomery
State
Howard Williams
Ruhr’s Ruin Weighs on German Recovery and Hope
J Y Edward W Beattie reports from Lippstadt on the Ruhr’s devastation after 1945 operations. Bridges and cities lie blast wrecked. 21 divisions liquidated and 325,000 prisoners taken in the Ruhr pocket. Coal and food bind the region in a cycle hindering recovery. The area faces a handout mentality that dampens rebuilding prospects for Germany.
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Edward W. Beattie
Rhine
Ruhr
Germany
Europe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Reich
Nebraska Vote On Closed Shop Battle Looms
Lincoln Nebraska voters will decide in November whether to outlaw the closed shop unless a court case favors labor. AFL seeks to block the amendment from the ballot while supporters say it protects workers who choose not to join a union. NSBM says the measure does not threaten organizing rights but AFL argues it curtails union security agreements. AFL attorney Bernard Gradwohl claims NSBM is dominated by small business interests and the petition targets union members’ identities and contributions.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Aemaican Fiederation of
Labor
Friends of the
Small Business Men's Association
AFL
Bernard S. Gradwohi
NSBM
Lancaster County District Court
Geedwobl
Iiding Association
Textile wage rise hits cotton goods prices in India
In Bombay two killed and two injured amid a mosque-area disturbance as police fire on rioters. Wage stabilization board approves a wage increase lifting cotton textile prices by about five cents, adding to last month’s 18 2 2 percent rise. Clothing costs climb seven to ten percent over the next eight weeks, with further textile hikes effective tomorrow.
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Bombay
India
Moshemt
Java
Stabviaton Board
OPA
Tata
Bumper Corn Crop Largest In Nation Faces Frost Risk
In the Midwest a record bumper corn crop struggles to mature before expected frosts. Analysts note two weeks of good weather needed for best quality. most stands are harvested before Christmas though some may linger. Frost dates for major states list Wisconsin October 28 and Indiana October 31 among others.
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Chicago
America
Ed Boerner
Harris, Upham and Company
James E. Bennett and Company
Royal Bell
Lamson Brothers and Company
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Town
Mllnois
Kansas
Indiana
Ohio
Missouri
Admiral Semmes Home Presented To Baptists In Mobile
A Mobile couple donated the historic home of Confederate admiral Raphael Semmes to the First Baptist Church of Mobile for educational use. The 1858 building will be repainted renovated and used for Sunday School with a possible later small chapel. The house has long been tied to Semmes family and was recently rented.
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Mobile
Admiral Raphael Semmes
First Baptist Church of
Howard M Reaves
Admiral Semmes
Andrews Speaks At Rotary Luncheon In Dothan
Congressman George Andrews of the Third District was guest speaker at the Dothan Rotary Club. He spoke on Congress achievements, the Case Bill, UNRRA, OPA and FEPC. Introduced by Lawrence Oakley, with new member William C. Wiggins inducted by John Stowers and guests Cabell Francis of Kentucky, Oscar Hipp of Andalusia, Richard Ramsey and Allen Merrill of Dothan, and F A Farris of Elba.
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George Andrews
Third
Dothan
Radford Attending VA Officials Meeting in Montgomery
James S. Radford, training officer in charge of the Dothan VA office training and rehabilitation section, left today for a three day conference of VA officials in Montgomery. All directors of VA training and rehabilitation departments were called into the regional office for a discussion of administration policy and problems. Radford will return to Dothan Friday.
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James S. Radford
Dothan
Rives Opposes Boswell Plan Voting Board Power
In a tense debate Alabama leaders clash over proposed constitutional changes for registrars. Rives argues the plan risks arbitrary authority, compares it to other boards, and warns it could empower white supremacy while pundits note divisions among US Supreme Court justices. He urges literacy tests if needed, while defenders claim limited, lawful power.
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Birminghan
Rives
Supreme Court
Hives
Alavarny
Salieiine
Henry Knox Sherrill Elected Presiding Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Henry Knox Sherrill D D bishop of Massachusetts was chosen today as the new presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. He succeeds Rt. Rev. Henry St George Tucker of Richmond Va who has held the office since 1937 and will retire December 31. The selection came after closed sessions of the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies at the churchs 55th Triennial Convention.
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Philadelphia
Henry ‘Knox Sherrill
Massachusetts
Protestant Episcopal Church
U.S. A
Henry St. George Tucker
Richmond
House of Bishops
House of Deputies
Boy King Simeon Flees Bulgaria for Egypt
Nine year old Simeon, son of the late King Boris, fled Bulgaria with his Queen Mother Toanna and sisters aboard a Turkish ship bound for Alexandria after Bulgaria became a republic. The boy, last of the Coburg dynasty, left Sofia amid a plebiscite that toppled the throne and sent him toward exile with expected rendezvous in Egypt with Vittorio Emanuele.
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Istanbul
Bulgaria
Egypt
Simeon
Boris
Coburg
Safla
Toanna
Marie Louise
Eudoxie
Vittorio Emanuele
Italy
Sofia
Two Dothan Veterans Reenlisted In Navy
Two discharged servicemen from Dothan and one from Midland City have been accepted for reenlistment in the U S Navy officials of the Dothan naval recruiting office said today William Roberts of Dothan was enlisted as a steward s mate and Nathaniel McArdle of Dothan route four was accepted as a gunner s mate third class J D Watson of Midland City route two returned to the service with a seaman second class The veterans were assigned inactive duty in the naval reserve.
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Dothan
Midland City
U. S. Navy
William Roberts
Nathaniel McArdle
J. D. Watson
Naval Reserve
Three Geneva Negroes Held In Liquor Charge
Three Geneva men J A McKinnie John McKinnis and Fred Jackson faced a U S Commissioner J W Daughtry on Internal Revenue Code violations after a raid last night in Geneva. They pleaded guilty at a preliminary hearing and were to post 300 bonds. A BR B Poltips investigator and Mac Butler of the Dothan ATU filed the complaint. Thirteen gallons of whiskey and a 1935 Chevrolet were seized in the raid.
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Geneva
U. S
J. W. Daughtry
J. A. McKinnie
John McKinnis
Fred Jackson
Daughtry
BR. B. Poltips
Dothan
Alcoholic Tax Unit
Mac Butler
Dothan Atu
Phillips
Permits Issued For Two Residences In City
Building permits approved for two new homes. A. T. Crawford to construct at 208 Blackshear Street for 2500 dollars. Jim McCloud approved for a residence at 70 Flock in Green's Alley costing 1200 dollars.
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A. T. Crawford
Blackshear Street
Jim McCloud
Green’s Alley
Alabama officials seek funds for state hospitals and coliseum
During a morning session the Civilian Production Administration blocked priorities for a new State Office Building, diverting funds toward a coliseum. Dr W B Partlow pressed for 1 656 million in improvements at Bryce Hospital including 300 thousand to finish renovations, plus 96 500 for a ward and 180 000 for inmates facilities. He urged 280 thousand for epileptic buildings for men and women and at least 100 thousand for boiler plant upgrades. A Barbour County hospital was proposed with a one third share from state and city, another third from federal funds. No action was taken until all requests were presented and officials awaited further hearings.
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Civilian Production Administration
Coliseum
W. B. Partlow
Alabama Insane Hospitals
Bryce Hospital
Uale
Barbour County
P P. Salter
Wallace Speech Triggers Foreign Policy Turmoil and Debate
The Wallace address sparks a sharp clash over U S foreign policy with Byrnes and Truman in question. Truman backs Wallace’s right to speak while distancing approval of the specifics. Republicans and editors condemn the talk as Byrnes and Truman face questions about leadership and policy direction amid ongoing friction with Britain and Russia. Wallace vows to push for peace and plans another public remarks.
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Wallace
Truman
Mr. Byrnes
State Department
Britain
Russia
Mr. Truman
Mr. Wallace
Unified front urged in handling foreign affairs by Senate leaders
Lawmakers from both parties urged a united approach behind the administration in foreign policy. Kilgore praised the need for a unified front, while Byrd commended Byrnes in Paris for broad American support for world peace. Pepper and Wallace spoke for a small minority,Hart criticized the President's speech as a blunder, and Wart noted Truman's disavowal did not fully repair the error.
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Visers
Commerce
Vyer
Kilgore
DWVA
Byrd
D-Va
Byrnes
Paris
Wallace
Pepper
D-Flo
Hart
R-Conn
Wart
Truman
No federal law prohibits destroying coins by owners
The statement notes that there is no federal law that forbids individuals from destroying coins. It discusses legal status and implies coin ownership allows destruction without criminal constraint.
Late Crop Report Shows Life Change Since August First
Agricultural statistics report from the U S Department of Agriculture notes changes since August 1 with rainfall and land use improvements. It covers crops including corn hay peanuts sweet potatoes and pecans with notes on yields lowered or steady and regional progress in cotton harvesting and digging in the south.
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Department . of. Agriculture
Cullman
Corp
Alabama
Cullman County
District Supervisor To Attend FO School
H. C. Sexton district FSA supervisor of Auburn will attend the FO school in Houston County tomorrow at the city hall auditorium. He will explain the FO program and then summarize the meeting for prospective ownership applicants.
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H. C. Sexton
FSA
Auburn
Houston County
City Hall
Mr. Sexton
Presbyterians Synod of Alabama Meets in Mobile
The Presbyterians Synod of Alabama convenes in Mobile today to select a moderator for the 1946 session. The 11th meeting will be attended by more than 150 Presbyterians and continues through Thursday.
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Mobile
API
Presbyterians Synod of Alabama
AFL unions press pay demands amid stalled talks
The report notes interunion tensions as the AFL conferred across East and Gulf regions while key groups like NMU MFOWY and Cogg Operators align demands with MCS. Picketing and threatened strikes ripple through cargo operations as Curran's order looms.
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Curran
Harry
Lundebe
Saco
East
Gulf
Cogg
NMU
MCS
Fragmentary influenza note hints at lethal capacity
A damaged OCR fragment mentions influenza and potential lethality, though content is unreadable and inconclusive.
Flying bomb report over Pau shocks Paris
The French News Agency said two Pau residents witnessed a flying bomb approaching from Spain. No injuries reported. The sighting adds to wartime tension as authorities investigate.
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Paris
Pau
Spain
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